Events tagged with "okjökull"

Historical Events tagged with "okjökull"

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Funeral for the Melting Okjökull Glacier

August 18th, 2019 5 years ago

A group of one hundred activists, officials, and citizens gathered in Iceland to hold a symbolic funeral for the Okjökull glacier, which has completely melted. Once covering six square miles, the glacier was a significant part of Iceland's landscape. This event took place to raise awareness about climate change and its devastating impact on natural resources. Participants mourned the loss of the glacier, reflecting on the urgent need for action against environmental degradation.